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Idaho Falls Regional Airport

Coordinates: 43°30′49″N 112°04′15″W / 43.51361°N 112.07083°W / 43.51361; -112.07083
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport

Fanning Field
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorCity of Idaho Falls
ServesIdaho Falls, Idaho
Location2140 N. Skyline Dr.
Elevation AMSL4,744 ft / 1,446 m
Coordinates43°30′49″N 112°04′15″W / 43.51361°N 112.07083°W / 43.51361; -112.07083
WebsiteOfficial website
Maps
FAA airport diagram as of January 2021
FAA airport diagram as of January 2021
IDA is located in Idaho
IDA
IDA
IDA is located in the United States
IDA
IDA
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
3/21 9,002 2,744 Asphalt
17/35 3,964 1,208 Asphalt
Statistics (2016)
Aircraft operations33,152
Based aircraft171
Idaho Falls Airport Historic District
The 1936 hangar in 2023
Location2381 Foote Dr.,
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Coordinates43°31′02″N 112°03′30″W / 43.51722°N 112.05833°W / 43.51722; -112.05833
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1930
ArchitectC.R. Black
Architectural styleRustic
NRHP reference No.97001126[2]
Added to NRHPSeptember 10, 1997

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IATA: IDA, ICAO: KIDA, FAA LID: IDA) is two miles north-northwest of downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States.[1] It is locally known as Fanning Field.[3] It is the second-busiest airport in Idaho after Boise Airport.

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service facility. Federal Aviation Administration records say the airport had 148,584 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008, 138,957 in 2009 and 144,365 in 2010.

Facilities

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Idaho Falls Regional Airport covers 866 acres (350 ha) at an elevation of 4,744 feet (1,446 m). It has two asphalt runways: 3/21 is 9,002 by 150 feet (2,744 x 46 m) and 17/35 is 3,964 by 75 feet (1,208 x 23 m).[1]

In the year ending December 31, 2016, the airport had 33,152 aircraft operations, average 91 per day: 65% general aviation, 31% air taxi, 3% airline and <1% military. 171 aircraft were then based at this airport: 128 single-engine, 29 multi-engine, 6 jet, 5 helicopter, and 3 glider.[1]

History

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A historic portion on the east side of the airport was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The listing included two contributing buildings and a contributing structure on 4 acres (1.6 ha):[2] an aircraft hangar, an administrator or caretaker's cabin, and a beacon tower, as well as a surrounding landscaped area. It "represents" the original site of operations for the Idaho Falls Airport. The hangar was still in use in 1996.[4]

Terminal

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The airport terminal has seen many expansions and a partial re-build throughout the years. The current terminal was built in 1959. The first expansion happening in 1982, which consisted of the old boarding area being torn down and retrofitted with jetways to accommodate smaller commercial aircraft that started coming in the mid-2000s. The previous terminal was designed with jetways for older generation Boeing 737, which stopped arriving in Idaho Falls after Delta airlines pulled out of mainline service to the airport in 1998. In 2014, an expansion project was completed that moved TSA screening of baggage out of view of passengers and allowed airlines to again check baggage from ticket counters.[5][6] In 2019, the airport saw a need for a bigger baggage claim area. The existing carousel was replaced by two new baggage carousels. In addition a new rental car parking lot was constructed. A remodeling project began in 2020 that was to upgrade the amenities at the airport, that consisted of the addition of four new gates, relocated TSA screening and a new check-in area.[7]

Food and beverage service

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As of December 1, 2018, Tailwind, a new food, beverage and sundries provider was selected through an open RFP initiated earlier that year.[8] The company is assuming operations in limited mode as proposed renovations take place. The airport expressed a desire to have a vendor that would commit to minimum annual revenue (including a percentage of profits that goes to the airport), specific hours of operation based on flight schedules and out-of-pocket renovations to concession areas.[9]

From 2001 to 2018, the airport restaurant and lounge operator used her own name, Kathryn's. The lounge was operated by this local owner starting in 1999. The restaurant operated limited hours and served basic American fare for breakfasts and lunches Monday through Saturday. At other times, souvenirs, sundries and basic food were available at Kathryn's Snack Shack pre-security screening. In later years of operation, after an airport renovation, Kathryn's Snack Shack also operated post-security on the second level of the airport with coffee, beverages and basic sundries.

The airport has struggled to maintain a viable restaurant operator in the past. One restaurant was known as "Dolores' Place" operated by local restaurant critic Dolores Casella.[10] There were also "Das Kinder Haus" which served German food, and "Runway 21" (1991-1995) which tried to be an upscale steak house and coffee shop.[11] The restaurant has been remodeled once in 1991 and a small fire broke out in 2008 while the restaurant was closed.[12]

Airlines and destinations

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Passenger

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AirlinesDestinations
Alaska Airlines Seattle/Tacoma
Allegiant Air Las Vegas, Orange County, Phoenix/Mesa, Portland (OR)
Seasonal: Oakland
American Eagle Dallas/Fort Worth
Seasonal: Phoenix–Sky Harbor
Delta Connection Salt Lake City
United Express Denver

Cargo

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AirlinesDestinations
Alpine Air Express Salt Lake City
Empire Airlines Salt Lake City
Gem Air Salt Lake City

Statistics

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Top domestic destinations
(January 2023 - December 2023)[13]
Rank Airport Passengers Carriers
1 Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 69,400 Delta
2 Colorado Denver, Colorado 58,610 United
3 Texas Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas 30,440 American
4 Arizona Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona 29,970 Allegiant
5 Washington (state) Seattle/Tacoma, Washington 24,420 Alaska
6 California Santa Ana, California 16,440 Allegiant
7 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada 14,100 Allegiant
8 Arizona Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Arizona 10,140 American
9 Oregon Portland, Oregon 10,010 Allegiant
10 California San Diego, California 3,660 Allegiant

Airline history

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for IDA PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Idaho Falls-Fanning Field". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  4. ^ William R. Shaw (August 26, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Idaho Falls Airport Historic District / Fanning Field; Red Baron Hangar". National Park Service. Retrieved January 1, 2020. With accompanying 11 photos
  5. ^ "Idaho Falls Regional Airport expansion to benefit travelers | Post Register". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  6. ^ Idaho, BizMojo. "Remodeled Idaho Falls terminal has open house".
  7. ^ "Expansion begins on Idaho Falls Airport". East Idaho News. June 22, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  8. ^ SUPPE, RYAN (November 8, 2018). "Airport restaurant Kathryn's closing after 19 years". Post Register. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "New vendor taking over restaurant at Idaho Falls Airport in December". November 12, 2018.
  10. ^ "Post Register, "Shop Talk" column: Dolores' Place to close".
  11. ^ "Post Register: East Idaho Digest Feb. 7, 1995".
  12. ^ http://www.postregister.com/story.php?accnum=1044-04272008&today=2008-04-27
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  19. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Mar. 1, 1981 Western timetable
  20. ^ a b c http://www.departedflights.com, Dec. 15, 1989 Official Airline Guide
  21. ^ Feb. 1994 Pocket Flight Guide
  22. ^ http://www.timetableimages.com, Nov. 1, 1954 & April 28, 1968 West Coast timetables
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  24. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, July 1, 1972 Hughes Airwest timetable
  25. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Oct. 26, 1975 Hughes Airwest timetable
  26. ^ a b http://www.departedflights.com, Nov. 15, 1979 Official Airline Guide
  27. ^ http://www.cascadeairways.com/, Oct. 26, 1980 & Oct. 31, 1982 Cascade timetables
  28. ^ http://www.cascadeairways.com/, April 4, 1985 Cascade timetable
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  32. ^ a b http://www.departedflights.com, April 2, 1995 Official Airline Guide
  33. ^ Horizon Air will offer Idaho Falls, Seattle nights, Montana Associated Technology Roundtables, June 24, 2003
  34. ^ Horizon Ending Pocatello Flights Jan. 8 Archived 2009-08-15 at the Wayback Machine, Alaska Airlines press release, November 18, 2005
  35. ^ Airlines, Alaska. "Route maps". Alaska Airlines.
  36. ^ "53.aspx Press Release: Horizon Air Bringing IDA Larger Aircraft, Bozeman Nonstops and More".[permanent dead link]
  37. ^ "Horizon Air Announces Changes to Fall Schedule" (Press release). Horizon Air. June 16, 2010. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  38. ^ "Post Register: Airport Adds Denver Flights".
  39. ^ "Post Register: Northwest coming to I.F. airport, service to begin this summer".
  40. ^ Idaho, BizMojo. "Flights between Idaho Falls, Minneapolis-St. Paul set to start in June".
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  42. ^ "The Oregonian, Portland: Seaport Airlines Raises Concerns in Some Communities, Hopes in Others". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  43. ^ "KIFI-TV: SeaPort President Weighs In On Discontinued Flight". Archived from the original on December 8, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  44. ^ "Post Register: Big Sky Airlines Cuts I.F. Service".
  45. ^ "Post Register, December 17, 2000 Air Passenger Numbers Still Gaining Altitude".
  46. ^ "Post Register: American Pulls out of I.F."
  47. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, April 1, 1981 Official Airline Guide
  48. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Aug. 1, 1982 Republic timetable
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